“Sanctuary” Policies Put Accused Killer Back on the Streets

So-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions endanger the lives of the Americans who live there.

The latest example comes in Prince George's County, Maryland, where an illegal immigrant was arrested, charged with murder and assault, then released back onto the streets despite an ICE immigration detainer request - a result of the county's insane "sanctuary" policies.

Fortunately, ICE eventually arrested the illegal immigrant and he'll soon be on his way back to Guatemala.

The negligence of leftist politicians is putting lives at risk.

• In 2019, then-Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks - now a U.S. Senator - bragged about "not participating in immigration enforcement" and claimed in 2024 that immigration enforcement "should not be the responsibility of local governments."
• In 2019, then-Prince George's County Council Member Deni Taveras - now a member of the Maryland House of Delegates - said "there is an incredible amount of fear" about immigration enforcement.
• Acting Prince George's County Executive Tara Jackson said: "The Prince George's County Police Department does not engage in federal immigration enforcement actions … Our focus is on ensuring public safety and building trust with all members of our community, regardless of their immigration status."
• Maryland State Del. Nicole Williams (D-Prince George's) introduced a bill to ban local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with ICE: "People would not feel safe in terms of reporting actual crime that is taking place within their communities."
• Maryland State Sen. Alonzo Washington (D-Prince George's) said local law enforcement should not be enforcing immigration laws: "We're going to build a better relationship with our immigrant community so we know exactly who they are and we can protect them."